The Bit Saloon to reopen under new ownership

The Bit Saloon (4818 17th Ave NW), which was set to close on November 1, but hung on awhile longer, will reopen under new ownership and possibly a new name later this winter or spring.
Jessica Young and Jamie Bernard are signing papers this week to take over ownership of one of Ballard’s oldest bars. “We were looking for a bar in the Ballard or Fremont area because we really like the neighborhood,” Young tells us. “We had the opportunity to do this and we’re really excited,” Bernard added.

Before opening “as soon as possible,” the two are going to give the old bar a facelift. It will be the same bar, just updated a little bit, “a little more cozy,” Young says. Along with the fresh look, they are talking about changing the name from The Bit Saloon to The Two Bit Saloon. “We don’t want to stray to far from the original name,” Bernard tells us.

Yeah, I like the new name too. I never went into The Bit because it seemed a little rough around the edges. If they can accomplish 'cozy' without sacrificing it's dive qualities I'll be a very happy little barfly.

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9 years ago

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angelatini

Yay! :)

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9 years ago

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Phillipe

Updated a little bit? I hope they are being coy. That place could use a major once over, twice.

Don't stray from the name, stray from the beer soaked floor and get rid of the creepy smokin' shack.

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9 years ago

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BarneyRubble

Its fine the way it is. Lets keep it up with the metal and punk shows.

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9 years ago

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Schu

Yes, keep the live music!

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9 years ago

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kitty kat

The Bit was quite the place when the guy from Ballard Brothers was running the show there. Yesssirr, you could have a good ol' time there, if you can dig it.

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9 years ago

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ttt_ttt

the bit is amazing the way it is…..but i agree it could use some minor updates.plz keep live music!!!! the bit was an awesome place to see rock shows.

and the chalkboard tables were fun too.

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smarterthana5thgrader

I really like the word “too” when it is used properly.

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9 years ago

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m

I do two!

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Please don't let it become a pretentious spot like many along Ballard Ave. have become over the last few years. It can only be a great dive if it is truly a great dive… don't change that!

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9 years ago

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thombone

Agreed!!

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9 years ago

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Jesce

Thanks for the feedback! Don't worry your pretty little hearts, live music is on the menu! xox jesce

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9 years ago

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Knuck

I'm not worried at all with you and Jamie involved. “Two Bit Saloon” is a great idea for the name btw!